14 Home Trends You Won’t Regret in 5 Years, According to Designers
Timeless and trendy can go together!
Apr 25, 2020
This Airstream Packs Budget-Friendly Ideas into 220 Square Feet
And they'll work in larger homes, too!
Apr 22, 2020
Finally, a Practical Rug That Actually Makes Sense in a Kitchen
All the benefits of vinyl flooring—minus the install.
Apr 21, 2020
Before and After: A $0 Bath Upgrade that Uses Every Color of the Rainbow
A dark bath gets a technicolor redo—for free!
Apr 16, 2020
This Is Apartment Therapy’s 2020 Pattern of the Year
It's all about the scribble!
Apr 16, 2020
The Exciting Art Trend That’s All Over Pinterest Right Now
Bye bye gallery wall.
Apr 14, 2020
Before and After: This $150 Bath Redo Won't Cost You Your Security Deposit
No hammers required for this redo!
Apr 14, 2020
9 of the Best, Most Unusual Homes We Toured in 2019
From house boats, to RVs, to tiny houses, and more, these were some of the most beautiful and unusual homes we toured this year!
Apr 14, 2020
Here’s What Our 2020 Pattern of the Year Looks Like in 4 Real Rooms
See Freely Scribbled in the wild!
Apr 10, 2020
Chip and Joanna Gaines are Launching an Inexpensive Furniture Line at Target
And we got an exclusive sneak peek!
Apr 12, 2020
A Boring Builder Grade House Was Turned into a Cozy, Earthy, Moody Home
Believe it or not, this couple bought this 1875 colonial house sight unseen four months ago.
Apr 12, 2020
3 Things to Know About Living in a Converted School
According to someone who does.
Apr 11, 2020
Thanks to Pocket Doors, a Renter Calls Her Home's Layout 'Optional Open Concept'
Hattie Kolp has lived in this rental apartment her whole life; when her parents retired and moved out of the city, the home became hers to redecorate!
Apr 10, 2020
Here Are 4 Features the Modern-Day American Dream House Has
According to architects.
Apr 9, 2020
Here’s What 5 Design Pros Did Last Weekend to Cozy Up Their Homes
And you can do them, too!
Apr 9, 2020
Cape Cod-Style Homes Are the Best Kind of Houses
And you can't tell me otherwise.
Apr 9, 2020
A 180-Year-Old Stone-Built English Cottage Is Just as Dreamy as You'd Hope
Eloise and her partner have been re-decorating and renovating it for the past two years, introducing color and mid-century style to complement the natural stone textures and original features of the house.
Apr 7, 2020
3 Things to Know About Living in a Converted Factory
Be prepared to do weird stuff.
Apr 5, 2020
Target’s Latest Collab Has Landed, and Shea McGee Might be the New Joanna Gaines
With prices starting at $12, this collection might be the way to show your home a little love right now.
Apr 4, 2020
Proof This IKEA Classic Works in Every. Single. Room.
Some furnishings really earn their keep in your home.
Apr 2, 2020
8 Home Decor Items That You Shouldn’t Skimp On, According to Designers
Spend a little more now and you'll save over time.
Apr 1, 2020
Before & After: A Run-Down Desert House Is Completely Transformed
Kalina designed all the rooms by scouring Craigslist, going to flea markets, and perusing sites to find all the right items.
Mar 27, 2020
3 Things to Know About Living in a Converted Church
According to someone who does.
Mar 26, 2020
8 Good-Looking Games That Could Double as Decor
Because sometimes you just don't have the extra storage.
Mar 24, 2020
Move Aside All-White Kitchens: This Natural Wood Look is On Your Heels
If House Beautiful Editor-in-Chief Sophie Donelson has anything to say about it, we're done with white kitchens.
Mar 24, 2020
Why Scrolling Through Cheap Old Houses on Instagram Is So Soothing
We all need this right now.
Mar 24, 2020
This Judy Garland-Approved Trend Will Add a Little Happy to Your Home
Sunshine and rainbows!
Mar 20, 2020
7 Decor Staples Made Better by the Waffle Treatment
Waffle weave? Yes, please.
Mar 20, 2020
5 Ways to Create a Timeless—and Trendy—Living Room
Take it from one of the best!
Mar 19, 2020
This Whole House Is DIY, But the Kitchen & Sharpie Wall Are Extra Inspiring
Lacy Hoysradt and her husband changed up the builder-grade blah of this house, turning it into something charming, unique and modern!
Mar 18, 2020
This Chicago House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Is Under $150,000
You can own architectural history.
Mar 18, 2020
A Former Fixer Upper Is Now a Bright, Light-Filled Home With Great Views
These big DIYers have done most of the work on this house themselves... with lots of help from friends and family.
Mar 15, 2020
A Plain "Spec" House Has a Cute, Rustic Headboard Idea
They did a lot of DIYs to turn this spec house into their favorite home.
Mar 14, 2020
My Latest Obsession: The Hot Water Bottle
We’ve had freezing temperatures in San Francisco this week, which is way worse than getting them in, say, New York. Our windows are old and drafty and not insulated for this kind of weather. In fact, I’ve lived in two apartments with no heat at all. It’s not uncommon here, where temps don’t tend to dip below 50. But this season, my Chilean boyfriend turned me on to the hot water bottle. I hadn’t used one since I was a kid with the flu.
Mar 13, 2020
This All-White A-Frame Cabin Mixes Rustic and Scandi-Modern and It's Dreamy
Casie and her husband have DIY renovated this A-frame cabin for eight months, COMPLETELY transforming the space.
Mar 13, 2020
Is Rose Gold Finally Over?
Don't give up on this pink-toned metal just yet!
Mar 12, 2020
Into the Woods: 10 Stylish and Rustic Cabins from Our Tours
When you hear the word “cabin,” what does it conjure? Wood, trees, taxidermy, leather? Going through our tour archives, I noticed that we’ve featured many a cabin here on Apartment Therapy, and while some of them adhere to the usual expectations for a cabin, many of them offer unexpected takes on rustic decor. TOP ROW: 1. Nancy, Ethan, Ohle’s 1903 Cabin in the Country 2. David Bethany’s Abode in the Woods 3. Keith Rebecca’s Cabin of Worldly Delights 4.
Mar 11, 2020
The 7 Best Tips for a Home With a Tiny (Or Nonexistent) Entryway
Do you have a small, dedicated room that you enter into from your front door, that pleasantly greets guests, that houses all the things you need for the day? Yeah me neither. What I do have is a front door that deposits me and my guests directly into my living room and a list of every day items that continually threaten to take over the entire home.
Mar 11, 2020
Trendy Kids Decor on a Budget: Black-on-White Wall Decals
They’re everywhere! From playrooms to nurseries, we keep seeing black wall decals appearing on kids rooms all over. They are affordable, renter-friendly, versatile and chic. Interested in following suit? Click through for a few tips on how these Moms and Dads used black wall decals with style. 1. First up, go geometric. Not just any black wall decal will do. Stick to a simple geometric shape for a modern look. 2. Use black and white elsewhere in the room.
Mar 11, 2020
Design Solutions: Incorporating Vintage Elements With a More Modern Style
While I absolutely covet many of the elements featured here, I understand that everyone’s taste is a little different, and some people might not choose green tile or wood paneling or shag carpets if they had the choice. But whether you’re renting or buying, and whether you love them or hate them, here are some ideas for making vintage features work with your modern style.
Mar 11, 2020
How To Make a Shou Sugi Ban Wall
The reclaimed wood wall has been popular for a while now, and I’ve been wanting to get the look in my garage. I love the earthy hues and honest feel of reclaimed wood, but after realizing the time it would take to scour Craigslist and salvage yards for enough material, I decided to forego that nightmare and instead pursue a DIY approach using a wood-charring method called Shou Sugi Ban.
Mar 11, 2020
A Year of Play: Inspiring Kids Playrooms
For kids, play is all around them, but it is nice if you’re able to allot a part of your home just for them to use for art-making, playing with toys and pretend play. Here’s a look back at ten of our favorite playrooms featured this year.
Mar 11, 2020
Inspiration, Installation, & Maintenance: The Complete Guide to Concrete Countertops
If you’re looking for a modern countertop surface that’s both beautiful and budget-friendly, consider concrete. If properly installed and sealed, concrete countertops will last practically forever, and the best part is, you can make them yourself. First, some of our favorite concrete countertop inspiration from around the web. TOP ROW: 1. Concrete is perfect for the modern/industrial look. From Sköna hem. 2.
Mar 11, 2020
Our Best Decorating Ideas: How To Layer for Added Comfort & Style
As the days and nights get chillier, it’s time to talk about layers. Taken literally, this means those extra blankets and throws you pile on to stay warm. But it also means all the decorative elements you add to a room to create interest, texture, and depth. Whether layers increase your physical comfort, please the eye, or hide parts of a room that make you cringe, there are tons of reasons to go multi-dimensional.
Mar 11, 2020
Color Direction: Neons + Neutrals
The design world has embraced a neon trend in both fashion and interiors. Whether or not it’s here to stay, we’re always inspired by a bold mix that works. A hint of highlighter yellow or a touch of hot pink can’t help but put a smile on your face.If you’re drawn to neutrals but looking to add some color, these homes provide some great inspiration for successfully integrating neon into your space.TOP ROW:1.
Mar 11, 2020
7 Ideas for Making a Forward Facing Book Display
Just as your local library displays book covers on tables and sprinkled throughout shelves, parents have adopted this display method to entice their young children to pick up a book and, when they do, to make it easier for them to find specific books visually. Here are seven different ideas for creating such a display in your home:Start with SPICE RACKS: Don’t you love it when the simplest solution is also the cheapest?
Mar 11, 2020
This Living Room Color “Trend” is as Classic as Ever
Choosing a color to paint your living room walls is a pretty big decision, especially since most people spend lots of time relaxing on the couch or entertaining with loved ones in the space. You might want a paint color that is both unique and eye-catching but that you’ll love even if you change your mind about your furniture or decor choices a few years down the road, which is why you’ll probably be surprised by the top living room color trend of 2020.
Mar 11, 2020
8 Tips for Mixing Styles at Home (Without Looking Like a Crazy Person)
Homes that layer in different styles are dynamic and interesting. But too much mixing and your eye doesn’t know where to land, and winds up confused and unhappy. The most successful rooms seek some common ground, where everything finds a way to get along. Here are ten ways to mix aesthetics, without getting a raised eyebrow: COLOR: Using a consistent color helps your decor hang well together and look more cohesive.
Mar 11, 2020
The Greenroom for Broadway’s “Girl from the North Country” Has a Bob Dylan-Meets-Ace Hotel Vibe
There's a lamp that looks like an Edison bulb and a vintage fan had a baby.
Mar 10, 2020
These 7 Rooms are Leaning into Grandmillennial Style, and You Can, Too
This look is more nana than newlywed.
Mar 6, 2020
DIY Projects Fill a Warm Washington Home (and There's a Rad Back Patio, too)
They have DIY’d their way around the entire home. From painting every inch, literally; to flooring, trim, a new staircase, wall features to light fixtures—they've done it all ourselves.
Mar 5, 2020
Finally! Your “Me” Home: Decorating for Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type
Who knew that four letters could bring so much clarity to your life? It’s like the Myers-Briggs personality test looks deep into your soul to see the most genuine parts of you–the way you make decisions, the way you look at the world. And once you get in tune with those aspects of yourself, you gain a whole new perspective on everything in life, including how you decorate your own home.
Mar 4, 2020
You’re Going to See these Bathroom Design Trends Everywhere By the End of 2020
If you're designing a bathroom this year, you'll probably pick one of these six trends.
Feb 28, 2020
6 Family Photo Display Alternatives That Are as Clever as They Are Stylish
Make the most of your memories.
Feb 26, 2020
This Retro Pattern is Making a Big Comeback—Here’s How to Use it in a More Modern Way
If your style leans more grandmillennial than mid-century modern, you'll probably be happy to know that toile, the textile and wall covering pattern know for its depiction of pastoral life, is also enjoying a comeback 2020.
Feb 21, 2020
This Trick Will Make Your Window Treatments Look Way More Expensive
Two is better than one when it comes to window treatments.
Feb 18, 2020
A Remodeled 1940s Maine Cottage Is a Cheery Mix of Color and Nautical Elements
A Shore Thing, a rental cottage, has been remodeled to have vintage charm but modern style.
Feb 13, 2020
This New Rug Trend is the Easiest Way to Make Your Living Room More Interesting
Oddly-shaped rugs are happening!
Feb 17, 2020
This 680-Square-Foot Rental Is Like a "Creative Treehouse"
The large windows, high ceilings, skylights, open floor plan, lofted sleeping area, and nearly 360-degree mountain views from the wrap-around deck truly make me feel as though I’m living in a treehouse.
Feb 16, 2020
A 1929 Tudor-Style House Is a Blend of Original Details and Modern DIYs
Original architectural details are a unique fireplace and an original front door. And the homeowners bought lumber to build an armoire and mantel.
Feb 14, 2020
We Can’t Get Enough of This Strangely Magical Combo at Home
This unexpected marriage transforms a utilitarian bathroom or kitchen into a bold style statement.
Feb 13, 2020
Half-Painted Walls Deliver All the Color, Without All the Effort
It adds character and interest to your space, without all the effort.
Feb 13, 2020
10 Things from Your Grandparents’ Kitchen that are Actually Cool Again
Grandmillennial style, meet the kitchen.
Feb 13, 2020
Justina Blakeney is Betting This Throwback Teen Trend Makes a Comeback
You know what they say...everything old is new again.
Feb 12, 2020
This Beloved ’70s Trend is Back & Better Than Ever
We couldn't be happier to see this weird old trend making a comeback.
Feb 11, 2020
The Home Decor Style You Need, Based on Your Enneagram Type
Your personality might be a good way to find find your decorating style.
Feb 10, 2020